But Monday's frustration could be the strongest indication that Durant may have already made his decision to depart Golden State.

Durant grew upset after Green ignored his call for the ball in the finals seconds of a tie game, instead taking it into the Clippers' zone before falling and losing possession as the buzzer rang. After calling out Green in the huddle, Durant appeared to mouth "That's why I'm out" while returning to the court.

Warriors brass responded with the one-game punishment without pay, appearing to take Durant's side. An anonymous player told The Athletic that Green may have lost his sway with his teammates, and that the front office has taken notice.

"With what was said, there is already no way Durant is coming back," the player said. "The only hope is that they can say this summer, 'See, KD. We've got your back. We protected you from Draymond.'"

Green won't become a free agent until 2020, but even if the Warriors trade him, it appears Durant has already made up his mind about his future.

Williamson, who suffered a Grade 1 knee sprain 36 seconds into Wednesday's game against North Carolina when he slipped and blew through his shoe, will not play in Saturday's Duke-Syracuse matchup, according to Stadium's Jeff Goodman.

Enes Kanter trolls Knicks after debut with Trail Blazers

'That's how winning feels'

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Enes Kanter, one of the NBA's biggest trolls, took a jab at the Knicks after he won his Trail Blazers debut Thursday night.

Kanter, who hadn't played in a victory since Jan. 4, scored 18 points in Portland's 113-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. It had been so long that he almost forgot what it was like.

The latest edition of the Duke-UNC rivalry began Wednesday night with an injury to arguably the best player on the floor in Blue Devils' F Zion Williamson.

Luckily, it wasn't anything too serious in the end.

Duke basketball announced the Knicks potential draft target was diagnosed with a Grade 1 knee strain, and is considered day-to-day at the moment.

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2010 Knicks offseason: A cautionary tale approaching free agency

What history has taught us could be on the horizon for the Knicks as they wait to target Durant and Irving

By Russ Bengtson | Feb 21 | 11:36AM

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The summer of 2010 was going to be the Knicks' summer.

Finally.

After years -- make that decades -- of bloated payroll and anemic win totals, things were going to change. The change started in 2008 with the hiring of former Pacers exec Donnie Walsh, who made it his top priority to clear cap space, something the Knicks had never done in the era of free agency. He dealt Jamal Crawford and Zach Randolph, the team's two top scorers, in the season's first month, with the focus firmly on the summer of 2010, when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Amaré Stoudemire would all be free agents. The big-ticket guys always talked about how much they loved playing in Madison Square Garden -- now one, or even two, of them could make the World's Most Famous arena their home for max money.

Since the earth-shaking Kristaps Porzingis trade, the Knicks' moves have been relatively ho-hum, especially with the trade deadline in the rearview mirror. All they've done outside of waiving Wesley Matthews is call up John Jenkins from their G-League team in Westchester, then sign him to a two-year, partially guaranteed deal.

Jenkins played 25 minutes in his last game, putting up 14 points in the team's first win since early January. But his call-up is more than just a random flier. The Knicks have a history of heavily utilizing the developmental league, finding diamonds in the rough that benefit the squad for more than 10 days. Jenkins isn't the first guy they've cleverly brought into the fold this season, nor will he be the last.

With two Knicks point guards out of commission due to injuries, Kadeem Allen -- another Westchester Knicks alum, has stepped up to the plate. In 10 games and 22 minutes a night, Allen has averaged 16.2 points and 7.2 assists per-36 minutes. He's shooting 48.7 percent from the field and 50 percent from three, albeit on just 16 tries. He's shown a lot of point guard smarts and patience with his play, attacking only clear holes and actively seeking out teammates.

The potential of Durant and Kyrie Irving joining the Knicks has never been higher

Jan 28, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts by pounding on his chest after making a play against the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports (Brian Spurlock)

Warriors star Kevin Durant can be a free agent after the season, and the idea that he could team up with fellow free agent Kyrie Irving on the Knicks this summer has picked up steam since the Kristaps Porzingis trade cleared two max slots for New York. Here are the latest rumors...

Feb. 21, 9:06 AM:

"We have no idea what he's going to do," a Warriors source told Frank Isola of The Athletic about Durant's pending free agency, adding that "there's not much more we can sell him on."

It was only seconds into the Duke-UNC matchup at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Wednesday that Blue Devils star Zion Williamson was headed to the locker room for the rest of the game in what was a weird injury to say the least.

Williamson suffered a mild knee strain after literally bursting through his Nike PG 2.5 PE sneaker on his left foot. The accident forced the 6-foot-7, 285-pound Williamson to fall awkwardly on the hardwood, and sent him limping into the tunnel.

The fact that Williamson actually went through his shoe caused an uproar on Twitter. Here's what it looked like...

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Enes Kanter reflects on time with Knicks after rough ending

Kanter is in Brooklyn with his new team -- the Trail Blazers

Feb 21 | 1:43AM

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It is only right that Enes Kanter's first game with his new team -- the Portland Trail Blazers -- comes in New York.

Well, it isn't being played at MSG, but instead Barclays Center when the Nets host the Blazers on Thursday night. Kanter practiced for the first time with his new teammates on Wednesday, but of course, the New York media had to know how he felt about leaving the Big Apple.

Kanter wasn't a fan of how the Knicks were treating him, as he sat on the bench for most nights until he was eventually released. Though it's still fresh in his mind, Kanter understands why they made the decision, and says there is no animosity toward the coaches or the team.

Celtics star Kyrie Irving can be a free agent after the season, and the idea that he could team up with fellow free agent Kevin Durant on the Knicks this summer has picked up steam since the Kristaps Porzingis trade cleared two max slots for New York. Here are the latest rumors...

Feb. 20, 12:27 PM: During a television interview with ESPN's Rachel Nichols, Irving addressed what it's like to have everyone talking about him and his impending free agency, describing it as a "distraction."

"The talks don't stop. The talks follow the great players in the league, and I'm appreciative and grateful to be one of those great players in our league now," Irving said. "I've worked my way to get here, and honestly, all that goes with the free-agent talk is really a distraction.

The Knicks and guard Jordan Jenkins have agreed to a two-year contract, according to multiple reports.

Jenkins was signed by the Knicks to a 10-day contract on Feb. 11. After spending most of the year in the G League with the Westchester Knicks, Jenkins earned a 10-day contract with the Wizards before the Knicks signed him.

The contract is not fully guaranteed for the 2019-20 season but contains a trigger date for a guarantee next season, per multiple reports. Jenkins was signed with the veteran's minimum exception, according to ESPN.

Ellenson, 22, was the 18th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons.

He was released before the trade deadline, appearing in just two games this season. The 6-foot-11 forward out of Marquette averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 59 games with Detroit.

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How David Fizdale has done thus far in first season with Knicks

Evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Fizdale's first season in New York

By David Vertsberger | Feb 18 | 12:00PM

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New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale looks up during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. (Raj Mehta/USA TODAY Sports)

As this New York Knicks season winds down, fans are taking inventory of the development of their young, rebuilding roster in 2018-19.

While it's the names like Kevin Knox and Mitchell Robinson - two of the team's key future pieces - dominating most of this attention, there's another component of this rebuild that needs to be examined.

Little can be drawn from the win column in what's essentially a tanking season, but we can still dig into head coach David Fizdale's first year at the reins and the job he's done building a culture and foundations for a winning roster.

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Knicks owner James Dolan reportedly 'courting offers' to sell team

Dolan has not ruled out selling in the past and it appears to be gaining more traction

James Dolan selling the Knicks may be closer to reality than ever before.

According to The Ringer's Bill Simmons, the Knicks owner is currently "courting offers" and says that the team is "available."

"Multiple people told me this, who know things, James Dolan is courting offers for the Knicks," Simmons said on his podcast Sunday night. "It's happening. It's on. It's go time. He's courting offers for the Knicks. That is what I've heard at All-Star Weekend from people I trust."

Knicks have been open about how wins and losses don't matter this season

Feb 17 | 4:09PM

Like every other professional sport commissioner, NBA's Adam Silver is not a fan of tanking.

However, there are multiple teams still doing it in plain sight this season, with the Knicks among them. During his press conference at NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte, NC, Silver talked about tanking and how "corrosive" he believes it is to organizations.

"There's a mindset that if you're going to be bad, you might as well be really bad," Silver told the Daily News' Stefan Bondy. "I believe personally that's corrosive for those organizations."

Dennis Smith Jr. got further than last year, but he still fell short in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest on Saturday night in Charlotte.

The Knicks guard was bested by Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo, who had scores of 43 and 45 in the final round to defeat Smith, who had scores of 35 and a perfect 50 in the final round.

Smith's best dunk came in the first round when he brought out rapper J. Cole, whom Smith grew up with in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and jumped over him as J. Cole tossed him the ball to dunk.

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Kevin Durant answers question on Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis trade

Durant was a little more open with reporters during All-Star Weekend

By John Healy | Feb 16 | 8:34PM

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Jan 28, 2019; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts by pounding on his chest after making a play against the Indiana Pacers during the first quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports (Brian Spurlock)

Kevin Durant may not want to talk about free agency or trades, but the topic does not seem like it will escape him any time soon.

The Warriors forward addressed reporters at All-Star Weekend in Charlotte on Saturday and was once again asked about his pending free agency and the Knicks' Kristaps Porzingis.

"I play basketball for the Warriors, and my main concern is to be the best basketball player I can be every day," he told reporters.

The Duke duo of Zion Williamson and RJ Barrett certainly showed why they could go 1-2 in the NBA Draft on Saturday night.

Williamson was again a force under the basket on the offensive side of the ball, scoring a game-high 32 points -- the second-most this season -- on 12 of 16 from the field in a 94-78 victory over NC State.

Yet it was Barrett who stole the show with his best performance of the year.

This All-Star Weekend, a pair of young Knicks are showcasing their talents in the national spotlight.

Rookie Kevin Knox participated in the Rising Stars Challenge and newly-acquired Dennis Smith Jr. will be competing in the Slam Dunk Contest Saturday night. Though worthy of their inclusions, they may not be the best this developing New York core has to offer.

A case can be made that their best prospect is watching from home: Mitchell Robinson.

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Latest on Knicks trade target Anthony Davis: All-Star explains why New York is on list

Pelicans star Anthony Davis has requested a trade, informing the team he has no interest in re-signing. With news of Davis wanting out came reports that the Knicks have strong interest in trading for him. Here are the latest rumors...

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With All-Star Weekend underway in Charlotte, Davis told the Daily News' Stefan Bondy he is "focused on winning on this point of my career and wherever that may be." So why would he want the Knicks to be on his desired list?

The Knicks have some history of the smallest guy winning the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and Dennis Smith Jr. is hopeful he can add to that on Saturday night.

While the 6-foot-3 guard is not quite as small as the 5-foot-9 Nate Robinson -- the last Knicks to win the contest (three times) -- he is still the smallest participant in this year's field and hopes that can work in his favor.

"I'm the smallest guy in the contest, easily," Smith told reporters on Saturday. "So I might have a slight edge in that aspect."

Knox and Team USA defeat Team World, 161-144

Feb 15 | 11:48PM

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Feb 15, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; U.S. Team forward Kevin Knox of the New York Knicks dunks the ball against World Team forward Rodions Kurucs of the Brooklyn Nets during the All-Star Rising Stars game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports (Bob Donnan )

It took a Lonzo Ball injury for him to get there, but Knicks rookie Kevin Knox tried to make the most of his appearance in Friday's Rising Stars game as part of the NBA's All-Star weekend.

The 19-year-old played 16 minutes for Team USA, which defeated Team World, 161-144. Knox had 11 points, two rebounds and assist, going 5-for-9 from the field including 1-for-3 from 3-point range. Knox was tied for the second-fewest minutes on the team after playing in a back-to-back with the Knicks Wednesday and Thursday.

By John Healy | Feb 15 | 8:23PM

Kevin Durant's pending free agency has at least one NBA Hall of Famer scratching his head.

Rick Barry, who won an NBA Championship with the Warriors in 1975, is absolutely baffled by the very thought of the Warriors All-Star leaving the franchise to potentially join the Knicks.

"He has a chance to be part of something exceptional, something so special. Why would you want to leave that when you can have fun playing the game the right way?" he told Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News on Friday.

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LeBron breaks down possible Knicks draft pick Zion Williamson's game

'He's very impressive'

Feb 15 | 9:05AM

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Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson looks on during player introductions prior to the game against the Boston College Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. (Rob Kinnan/USA TODAY Sports)

The Knicks got the taste of victory for the first time in a month and a half, defeating the Hawks on the road, 106-91, on Thursday night. >> Box score

Things to know about Thursday's game

1) This one felt different from the start with the Knicks getting off to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. They would finish with a solid 28-13 lead, which set the tone for the rest of this one. The Hawks would tie it up at 47 with 1:28 left in the second after an Omari Spellman three. But New York went into the half with the lead, and didn't lose it the entire second half.

The grim reality for New York Knicks fans is that their season truly continues on Tuesday, May 14, otherwise known as the day of the NBA Draft Lottery.

How the ping pong balls fall that evening will define the course of this franchise for years to come, and these last 25 games, though sure to be a slog of losses, will play a major role in shaping the Knicks' fate that evening. Here are the varied scenarios Knicks faithful should prepare for between now and when that first envelope is opened.

Currently, New York owns the worst record in the league at 10-47. The teams trailing in the tank-off but within reach are the Phoenix Suns at 11-48, Cleveland Cavaliers at 12-46, and Chicago Bulls at 14-44. The Atlanta Hawks were once a contender in Tank Bowl 2019, but rattled off five wins in six games in late 2018, and have since been regular terrible instead of Knicks terrible.

WATCH: Knicks' Dennis Smith Jr. talks beef with Ben Simmons

The two exchanged words during Wednesday's game at Madison Square Garden

Dennis Smith Jr. speaks on incident with Ben Simmons. Dennis says that Ben was doing a lot of things that weren't related to basketball.

Dennis Smith Jr. exchanged words with Ben Simmons during the Knicks' loss to the Sixers on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. After the game, Smith weighed in.

"He was just, you know, doing a lof of things that wasn't really related to basketball," Smith said. "He knows me . ... I'm just saying, just keep it hooping. If there's anything else, just let it be known. But other than that, just play basketball."

Smith and Simmons first got into it Wednesday when Kevin Knox posterized Simmons. After Knox rose over Simmons and threw down a ferocious dunk right in his face, Smith ran over and taunted him as Simmons was laying on the floor under the basket...

The matchup between the 76ers and Knicks Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden went as anyone would expect: A loss for the home team. Despite the Knicks having a fourth-quarter surge, the final 126-111 score was an outcome most would have seen coming even before both teams stepped on the hardwood.

However, there was one matchup that Knicks fans had to love coming into this game -- Mitchell Robinson vs. Joel Embiid.

Robinson, the Knicks' second-rounder that has seen a surge in production lately, did more than just hold his own against the All-Star center. While scoring 14 points (on a few lobs of course) and collecting 13 boards, Robinson also registered a game-high four blocks that included a couple forceful ones on Embiid.

Knicks takeaways from Wednesday's 126-111 loss to 76ers

New York's losing streak continues with 18 straight games

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. was seen arguing with Ben Simmons before halftime, wants star to keep trash talk to hooping

The Knicks made a valiant effort to make a comeback, but the 76ers pulled away to beat New York, 126-111, at Madison Square Garden on Wednedsay night. >> Box score

Things to know about Wednesday's game

1) The Knicks had a poor effort on the defensive side of the ball in this one, as the Sixers shot 53.8 percent from the field. Joel Embiid and newly-acquired Tobias Harris cashed in the most, finishing with 26 and 25 points respectively. Embiid also had 14 rebounds to collect another double-double on the season.

Once DraftExpress' Jonathan Givony provided the world a glimpse at Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2013, NBA teams which previously either weren't aware of "The Greek Freak" or didn't think much of him as a prospect were suddenly descending on Greece in droves. People from all levels of nearly every NBA front office were getting an up-close look at Antetokounmpo.

Only one team didn't make the trip, and it was none other than the Knicks, the revelation only making the sad-sack franchise look worse.

According to Giorgos Panou of Octagon Basketball Europe, the Knicks were the only club to not send anyone on a scouting trip to Greece to evaluate Antetokounmpo. Panou revealed this in a teaser clip for TNT's upcoming documentary "Finding Giannis."

New York has lost a team record 17 straight games

Feb 13 | 6:30PM

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Jan 28, 2019; Charlotte, NC, USA; New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale reacts during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. The Hornets won 101-92. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports (Sam Sharpe)

On Monday night, the New York Knicks broke the franchise record for longest single-season losing streak.

On Wednesday, the Knicks may move another defeat closer to their all-time record -- while also getting a glimpse at an opponent that proves such struggles can lead to a positive end.

The Knicks will look to snap their epic skid Wednesday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden.

New York's losing streak hit 17 games Monday night, when a late comeback bid fell short in a 107-104 defeat to the host Cleveland Cavaliers.

Feb 12 | 11:44PM

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Zion Williamson was at it again Tuesday night.

The Duke men's basketball star, likely No. 1 NBA Draft selection and potential future Knick led the No. 2 Blue Devils to an epic comeback as they erased a 23-point second-half deficit to defeat No. 16 Louisville, 71-69. The second-half comeback was the largest of the Mike Krzyzewski era and the second-largest in program history.

The Knicks set a new franchise record with their longest losing streak (17 games) in franchise history after losing to the Cavaliers, 107-104, in Cleveland Monday night. >> Box score

Things to know about Monday's game

1) The Knicks came close to forcing overtime in this one, as Luke Kornet drained back-to-back threes to bring New York within one. He had a great look after a pump fake to take the lead, but was well short on another three. In the end, the Knicks had two chances to bury a three to send the game to overtime, but Dennis Smith Jr. and Kornet were off.

The good news is that someone will have to win Monday night, when the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers play each other. The bad news is ... someone will have to win.

A valuable spot in the draft lottery may be at stake when the Cavaliers host the Knicks in a battle of teams engaged in the "race" for the No. 1 draft pick in June.

Both teams, appropriately enough, will enter Monday mired in the midst of epic skids. The Knicks tied a franchise record by suffering their 16th straight loss Saturday, when they fell 104-99 to the visiting Toronto Raptors. New York also suffered 16 straight losses during the 2014-15 season. >> Read More

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3 reasons to watch the Knicks for the rest of the season

It's all about the youth movement

By David Vertsberger | Feb 11 | 11:30AM

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The Knicks are currently losers of 16 straight games and have the worst record in the NBA with under half a season to play. This may be reason enough for some to tune out, but the team's collection of young talent now has a touch over two months to develop their game over extended NBA minutes.

Considering these neophytes make up the entirety of the Knicks' books beyond this summer, it's as good a time as any to get used to seeing them, especially with the team's future in their hands. Here are a few reasons to watch New York and its youngsters play out 2018-19:

Dennis Smith Jr., staying solid

'To be clear, it was one of several rotating photos on the website'

Feb 10 | 9:58PM

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant drives against New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. (Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports)

The Knicks issued a statement about potential free agent Kevin Durant appearing in a photo the team was using to promote season ticket sales for the 2019-20 season.

"Game action photos are used all the time for marketing purposes, but given everything going on, we took precaution of taking the photo down," the Knicks said in a statement, according to the New York Daily News' Stefan Bondy. "To be clear, it was one of several rotating photos on the website."

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Jeff Hornacek opens up about end of Knicks tenure, Phil Jackson

'... it takes years for a group to stay together'

Feb 10 | 7:57PM

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New York Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek questions a referee's call in a game against the Indiana Pacers during the fourth quarter at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. (Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports)

Former Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek opened up about his two-year stint with New York, working with former team president Phil Jackson and how he struggled with the triangle offense for the first time.

However, Hornacek, who went 60-104 in two years before he was fired and replaced with David Fizdale, said his grasp of the triangle offense that Jackson won championships with the Chicago Bulls with didn't carry over.

It was hard fought, but the Knicks fell for the 16th straight game as the Raptors took them down, 104-99, at Madison Square Garden Saturday night. >> Box score

Things to know about Saturday's game

1) The Knicks got off to a hot start with a 14-3 run. However, the Raptors closed the first quarter with a 25-23 lead. New York made it close the rest of the way, regaining their lead at one point in the second. But Toronto, the second-best team in the Eastern Conference right now, would've let this one slip away.

With LeBron James watching, Duke notched a crucial road victory

Feb 9 | 9:32PM

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It was Saturday's best college basketball matchup when No. 2-ranked Duke visited No. 3 Virginia for a tough ACC matchup. But Duke, once again, came away with the victory, 81-71, as they continue to show their dominance this season.

With LeBron James among those in attendance, Duke F Zion Williamson was doing it all on the hardwood. He drained 18 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 5-of-7 from the free throw line. He also collected five rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and three steals.

The only knock on Williamson tonight was his five turnovers, as he was sloppy with the ball. However, he made up for it with plays like this one...

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Despite early success, Knicks' Dennis Smith Jr. knows where he needs to improve

Smith dropped a career-high 31 points last night

Feb 9 | 7:19PM

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Since coming over in the blockbuster trade with the Mavericks, Dennis Smith Jr. has been the Knicks' entire offense. And that's not an exaggeration.

After dropping 25 points the game before, Smith drained a career-high 31 against the Pistons on Friday night. He also had eight assists, as the young point guard hasn't been shy with his aggressive style of play.

But Smith still wasn't happy despite setting a new personal best in points. He shot 11-for-19 from the charity stripe, which included five misses in the fourth quarter that allowed the Pistons lead to rack up.

Struggling Knicks take on second-place Raptors at Madison Square Garden

Knicks currently riding 15-game losing streak

Feb 9 | 12:12PM

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New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale looks to his left during the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. (Raj Mehta/USA TODAY Sports)

The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks were both busy at the NBA trade deadline, albeit with entirely different goals in mind.

Both teams might move closer to their objectives Saturday night, when the free-falling Knicks host the Raptors at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks closed in on matching an ignoble record Friday night, when they absorbed their 15th consecutive defeat in falling to the host Detroit Pistons, 120-103. The Raptors earned their third straight win Thursday when they beat the Hawks in Atlanta, 119-101.

It was the same result between the Pistons and Knicks in this second leg of a home-and-home, as Detroit took down New York, 120-103, on Friday night. >> Box score

Things to know about Friday's game

1) Following up a 25-point game, Dennis Smith Jr. dropped a career-high 31 points on 9-for-15 from the field with eight assists and two rebounds as well. Smith also went 11-for-19 from the charity stripe, which he didn't seem happy about having given away eight free points. Either way, he has solidified himself as the Knicks' main source of offense since the Kristaps Porzingis trade.

Knicks play second leg of home-and-home matchup vs. Pistons at 7:30 p.m.

New York fell for the 14th straight game in their last meeting

Feb 8 | 6:30PM

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With thoughts of free-agent stars potentially finding their way to "The City That Never Sleeps," the current New York Knicks' cast will attempt to wake up from a persistent nightmare on Friday when it visits the Detroit Pistons.

The Pistons (24-29) handed the NBA-worst Knicks (10-43) their 14th consecutive defeat and 22nd in 23 games on Tuesday with a 105-92 decision in the front end of the home-and-home set.

Blake Griffin scored 29 points, and Andre Drummond added 17 to go along with 16 rebounds as Detroit defeated New York for the fifth straight time and kept its hapless foe winless since its 119-112 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan 4. >> Read More